Explore the breath-taking filming locations for Swallows and Amazons

01 August 2016

Call us biased, but we can’t imagine a more picturesque setting for a film than the Lake District, so we’re eagerly awaiting the new Swallows and Amazons adaption, filmed just minutes from Rothay Garden Hotel.

Arthur Ransome’s iconic 1930 adventure novel; Swallows and Amazons is the first in a series of books by the author, which follows the exploits of characters, John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker in the Lake District during the school holidays.

Several adaptations have been created for both TV and big screen, but none so more hotly anticipated than the latest film, starring Rafe Spall, Andrew Scott, Kelly Macdonald, Harry Enfield and Jessica Hynes.

Due in cinemas on 19th August, the heart-warming film is staying true to its original setting, and filming has been taking place throughout Cumbria and Yorkshire.

The following filming locations are just a short drive from the hotel:

Coniston, Cumbria: Just a 25-30 minute drive south of Grasmere, is the village of Coniston; a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing. Embrace the Swallows and Amazons way of life; visit iconic locations; Octopus Lagoon, Houseboat Bay and Wild Cat Island by canoe or boat; or, if you’re feeling even more adventurous, take a gorge-walking or canyoning trip.

Derwentwater, Cumbria: A short 25-30 minute drive from Grasmere, one of the largest bodies of water in North West England, with 13 islands. Hire a boat or take a passenger launch between stops including Keswick, Portinscale and Lodore Falls. Alternatively, take to network of footpaths and explore the hills surrounding the lake.

Swallows and Amazons is released in cinemas everywhere from 19th August 2016. Explore the breath-taking Lake District filming locations, then relax at award-winning Rothay Garden Hotel. We guarantee you the best rate, so browse our room pages and latest offers to plan your stay.